Effect of integrated plant nutrient management on growth, yield and leaf nutrient status of broadleaf mustard (Brassica juncea var. rugosa)

Abstract

Broad Leaf Mustard is one of the most important, popular, and traditional vegetable crops with a high degree of diversity.1 It is a highly praised winter season leafy vegetable, widely grown for its particular taste. A large Broad Leaf Mustard diversity exists in Nepal especially across the mid-hills, since the inception of vegetable research in the country, collection, evaluation, and recommendation of these local landraces of BLM have been made and have identified superior landraces, which were released for general production.2,3